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Galsoft SCG is a versatile anionic surfactant that brings a host of benefits to personal care formulations. This liquid surfactant, with the INCI name Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, is suitable for various applications, including gel and rinse-off products. It shines in bath and shower applications, making body washes and shower gels exceptionally mild, imparting a soft and rich feel, and delivering high lathering properties.

INCI Name: Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

CAS Number: 90387-74-9

Labeling Claims: Hypoallergenic, Non-Irritant

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Identification & Functionality

Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

HII Features
Product Attributes
  • Primary / secondary moisturizing surfactant
  • Exceptionally mild and hypoallergenic, non irritating surfactant even at high concentration
  • Very soft for the skin
  • Generates rich, creamy lather
  • Hair and skin conditioning agent
  • Improves rinsibility of formulations
  • Good surfactant for sulfate-free and EO-free formulations
  • Excellent synergism with fatty acids, sodium lauryl ether sulfate to increase foam volume and creaminess

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
Product Applications

Galsoft SCG is used in wide range of applications such as:

  • EO and sulfate / sulfonate free personal care formulations
  • Paste type facial cleansers
  • Mild shampoos, body washes
  • Shaving preparations
  • Shower gels

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid, colourless to pale yellow
Odor
Characteristic
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Chemical FormulaR-CO-NH-CH₂-COONa
Colormax. 150APHA
pH10.0 - 11.0
Solids Content (at 140°C, 1 hr)29.0 - 31.0% by mass
Active Mattermin. 22.0% by mass
Chloride (as NaCI)max. 6.0% by mass
Free Fatty Acidmax. 2.5% by mass
Iron Contentmax. 5ppm
Arsenic Contentmax. 2ppm
Viscosity (at 25°C)max. 3500cps
Microbial Count (TVC)max. 10cfu/ml
Microbial Count (Y/M)max. 10cfu/ml
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 20ppm

Safety & Health

Safety Information

Spill should be contained / collected and disposed off as per the regulations. Avoid ingestion, contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin and clothing. In case of contact with eyes and skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek adequate and timely medical attention.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Galsoft SCG is available in 235 liters HMHDPE carboys. Total of 80 carboys i.e. 18.8 MT can be shipped either palletized or non-palletized in 20 ft. full container load. It is available in 200  liters HMHDPE carboys. Total of 80 carboys i.e. 16 MT can be shipped either palletized or non- palletized in 20 ft. full container load. It is available in 50 liters HMHDPE carboys. Total of 360  carboys i.e. 18 MT can be shipped either palletized or non-palletized in 20 ft. full container load. It is available in IBC (1 MT capacity). 18 IBC i.e. 18 MT can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load. 23.5 MT of Galsoft SCG can also be supplied in 25 MT ISO containers.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 Years
Storage & Handling Information
  • Store the material in a clean, dry place at < 40°C away from heat and sunlight.
  • Keep the containers tightly closed. In original sealed condition, when stored as suggested, the shelf life of the product is two years.
  • Once HMHDPE carboy / IBC is opened, consume the product within a week.
  • When taken in ISO container, it is recommended that material be consumed within one month’s time, after unloading in storage tank.
  • Product has tendency to crystallize / solidify and become non - pourable, if stored at ≤ 15°C. If solidifies, it is recommended to increase the temperature of the product maximum to 55°C by heating the jacketed ISO containers with hot water or low pressure steam (< 1 kg/cm2 ).
  • If the product freezes in IBC / HMHDPE carboys, then keep the same in hot room at 30 - 40°C (avoid direct heating).
  • Post melting to liquid, entire mass has to be made homogeneous before use. At 100°C and pH below 7, the product may hydrolyse to fatty acid.
  • During storage, for HMHDPE carboys, non-palletized carboys shall not be kept one above the other and for palletized, stacking should be maximum 1+1 and for IBC stacking should be maximum 1+1.